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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 530.20 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 530.20 and 199.83 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 530.20 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/530.20 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 530.20 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 105,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,949.87/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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